There are 11 ways to get from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
5h 35m$148–887Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Freehold Center to Newark Penn Stationbus 67
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
20h 27m$118–216Train via Ossining
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
23h 3m$251–588Drive 794 mi
- Drive from Red Bank, NJ to Chicagocar 794 mi
13h 39m$145–210Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
6h 23m$208–677Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
6h 36m$138–577Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
6h 47m$329–893Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
7h$166–995Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HPN - ORD
8h 52m$120–595Train, bus
- Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
26h 34m$143–297Train
- Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
30h 42m$303–717
Red Bank, NJ to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 20h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Monmouth St At Broad St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Freehold Center and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Red Bank and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.
The distance between Red Bank, NJ and Chicago is 774 miles. The road distance is 798.6 miles.
The best way to get from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago, including transfers.
Red Bank, NJ to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Freehold Center station.
Red Bank, NJ to Chicago train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Red Bank station.
The best way to get from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can train via Ossining, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 23h 3m.
What companies run services between Red Bank, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Monmouth St At Broad St to Chicago Bus Station via Freehold Center and Newark Penn Station in around 20h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago Union Station via Red Bank, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 23h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Red Bank to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $19–24
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Freehold Center to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–17
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More Questions & Answers
Red Bank, NJ to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Red Bank, NJ. It is currently 5:23 PM in Red Bank, NJ and 4:23 PM in Chicago.
Red Bank, NJ to Chicago train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Red Bank, NJ to Chicago is 799 miles. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Red Bank, NJ to Chicago.
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